This is a standing sushi restaurant located 20 meters from the north exit ticket gates of Ikebukuro Station underground on the Tobu Ikebukuro Line. They offer a great value lunch special until 3 pm (8 pieces for 770 yen) and there is usually a line forming in front of the shop. I use this place occasionally for takeout as I commute through Ikebukuro station. This is my third visit this month, and the taste is always excellent. Even during busy times, I am seated within 10 minutes (sometimes no wait at all), and my sushi is made quickly at the counter. I can eat around 10 pieces quickly, pay around 2,000 yen, and leave within 15 minutes. However, I recommend dining in as the takeout menu is limited. I tried to take photos multiple times, but the sushi came out too quickly and I felt awkward taking pictures so close to the sushi chef. My recent orders include a lunch special with 10 pieces on September 24th for 1,925 yen and 9 pieces on September 20th for 2,035 yen, including tuna, white fish, yellowtail, and Tekka Maki.

I stopped by after the Hokkaido products exhibition at Tobu Ikebukuro store. I had 3 pieces of squid, 3 pieces of shellfish, 3 pieces of bluefin tuna, salmon roe, and conger eel. They made the sushi quickly, so the service is on the faster side. It's a place where you can eat quickly and leave quickly, but it's nice to be able to enjoy sushi casually by yourself.

Ikebukuro Station Underground, Standing Sushi Bar Visit Report Part 2: "Standing Sushi Bar Midori Etika Ikebukuro Store" was not satisfying enough, so MF suggested going to a place he claimed was better than Midori Etika - "Sakura Sushi". However, we ended up at "Standing Sushi Bar Sushitsune Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro" instead. Despite my aversion to underground malls, we decided to give it a try. The restaurant was much larger than Midori Etika, with 3 male chefs and 2 female chefs. Sushi was served in sets of 2 pieces each, except for special menu items. Our orders were: - 3 pieces of tuna @ 748 yen - 3 pieces of white fish @ 308 yen The tuna included: 1. Otoro - unexpectedly bincho 2. Chutoro 3. Akami The white fish included: 4. Aji 5. Kohada 6. Iwashi After trying the tuna at "Sakura Sushi" later on, I was shocked by the difference in quality. Although the prices here seemed slightly higher due to labor costs, I appreciated the verbal ordering system and interaction with the chefs. The ordering process was for 2 pieces at a time, the fish pieces were small, and the rice was on the softer side. Despite some concerns, there were young women enjoying their sushi, so I understood that there is a demand for this style as well. Overall Rating for Standing Sushi Bar Sushitsune Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro: - Ordering: Verbal - Variety of fish: Good - Quality of fish: Average - Rice: Average - Value for money: Good In May 2020, the operating company of "Sushi Tsune Group" went bankrupt, causing some turmoil, but a settlement agreement resolving the litigation was announced in February 2023. The company's troubles may have had an impact on the experience at the restaurant. MF had visited before the issues arose and found it enjoyable at that time.

Lunch 8 pieces for ¥700 (+tax) with miso soup. The naming from A, B, C has changed to n pieces, premium, but the content hasn't changed much. It seems like a new premium category has been added on top of A, B, C. Also, a 3-piece set has been introduced prominently. It doesn't seem to be priced as a lunch set.

I visited the restaurant before noon and it appeared empty inside, but there was a sign explaining that they have reduced seating due to the pandemic. I had to wait outside as all the seats were full. This time, I ordered a lunch set of 10 pieces of sushi. The quantity was less and the prices had increased compared to my previous visit. I know three standing sushi bars in the Ikebukuro underground shopping area, where you can enjoy cheap and delicious sushi.

Ikebukuro Station, made a quick stop, and ended up here. The chef prepares the sushi right in front of you, the fish is fresh and the prices are reasonable! I always have 3 seared pieces and 3 regular pieces while enjoying some drinks. It's a standing bar, so you don't end up drinking too much. Today's bill was 3,000 yen per person. Many solo diners, right by the Tobu Tojo Line ticket gate. Finished with some lean tuna and safely made my way home.

Around 14:00 on a regular day, I hurried in for lunch. There were about 4 customers ahead of me, so I didn't have to wait long to be seated. I remember back in my 20s when I was intimidated by sushi restaurants that only had a counter, so I practiced by going to the main store in Otsuka, which had many chefs. It was a good memory. When a standing sushi restaurant opened near Ikebukuro Station, I also visited once. On this day, I ordered the Sushi Jou Tokujou set with 10 pieces, added 3 pieces of premium fish, and also had the Jokigen spicy set for around 2,500 yen. It was a quick and satisfying lunch. The atmosphere in the restaurant was lively, but the operation seemed a bit disorganized. The servers and sushi chefs varied in their customer service and cooking skills. My sushi was so tightly packed that the pieces were sticking together like they were in a fight. It felt more like a dish with sashimi on top of vinegared rice rather than traditional sushi. Depending on luck, you might get a meal that resembles sushi a bit more.

I went for lunch. It's easy for a solo female diner to enter. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was seated at the counter. I ordered Lunch B. Instead of a set meal, the food was placed directly on the plate in front of me, and they served it right after making it. It was my first time eating standing up alone, but it was so delicious that it might become a habit.

At the underground area near the west exit of Ikebukuro Station, there are several standing sushi restaurants, but this particular one I haven't been to yet. It's Saturday afternoon, a little past 1 o'clock, and there are 5 people waiting in line. After about 15 minutes, it's my turn to enter. I had decided on the lunch set C (980 yen) while waiting in line. A beer for 630 yen? Seems a bit expensive. I'll have a highball instead (480 yen). The highball arrives promptly, made with the familiar Black Nikka whisky that I often drink at home. Alright, here come three pieces of tuna nigiri. The order of dishes is not up to me like at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, but that's also part of the experience, isn't it? The quality of the fish is definitely better than what you'd get at a conveyor belt sushi place. The standing sushi restaurants around here all have a high standard. But you know, conveyor belt sushi has its own appeal too. The squid, which I forgot to take a photo of, is surprisingly delicious. For me, if the squid is good, I feel reassured. I originally planned to finish with the C set, but as I keep eating, I feel a sudden burst of appetite. I decide to add my favorite negitoro gunkan (200 yen) and a green tea highball (480 yen). Nice, it's delicious. Alright, I'll also add a tekka maki (250 yen) and please bring me the miso soup from the C set. Oh, this is good, so good♪ It's coming. After trying a variety of dishes, I suddenly felt like having an uni tamago. Eel (240 yen) and tamago (120 yen), please! The eel is so flavorful, followed by the tamago which is delicious! Two pairs, double happiness. Yes, it was delicious. I love the standing sushi restaurants around here! Thank you for the meal, how much is it? That will be 3,025 yen. Yes, that sounds about right. I ended up eating more than I expected today. I'll pay with PayPay. Now, off to the pool for some exercise. Gotta burn off the calories I just consumed!

Every time I pass by, I can't help but enter the standing sushi bar because I consider sushi to be a daily food. The counter is recommended here, but today I tried the set lunch with my friend and enjoyed the recommended menu. Sometimes I worry that an acquaintance might pass by on the other side of the glass corridor, but this is a great place for a quick bite.

After work, having a casual drink with your boss? This is the place. Grilled sushi (3 pieces), premium sushi (3 pieces), beer, sake, and fin sake. The set lasts for 1.5 hours and it's quite nice. Located near the ticket gate, with a diverse clientele including families and salarymen. Personally, I love the grilled eel sushi here! I ended up ordering the grilled sushi three times... and it's only 280 yen per plate.

I happened to pass by and felt like having a quick standing sushi lunch with some day drinking of plum sour. The plum sour had large fruit chunks and was not too salty, making it a great appetizer for sake. I ordered a variety of sushi including horse mackerel, octopus, three types of shellfish, three types of tuna, three types of seared sushi, and three daily specials. The sushi rice was slightly sweet and I left feeling satisfied. Overall, it was a great meal.

The lunch set is explosively delicious. I love sushi so much that my life could start and end with sushi. Today, I had to stick to the regular set to save time, although I usually have at least one drink and customize my order. But that's okay, I still enjoyed the meal at Sushitsune. The staff are all friendly and make you feel at ease.

"Standing sushi was all about the price and speed. I had to wait a little to get in, but it wasn't a big deal so it was good. The taste was good, and the service was fast. Above all, it had a good cost performance, and I liked it♪♪♪ The medium fatty tuna was delicious. This time, I ordered Special B, 3 pieces of seared sushi, and a green tea highball."

Lunchtime was earlier than usual. I chose a sushi place where you can eat quickly. The rice portion was small, but the toppings were good. Everything I ate was delicious. I realized that the customers coming and going were not just because of the location.

After a long time, I had some business in Ikebukuro and decided to have lunch somewhere. I was thinking about ramen or hamburger, but my companion mentioned a sushi restaurant near the ticket gate that caught his interest, so we met up there. We both ordered Lunch Set C. When asked if we wanted cold or hot tea, I chose cold, and was served cold green tea with ice. We were also served a complimentary miso soup. The sushi was prepared by the chef right in front of us on the counter. My companion recommended the daily special "Hikari San Nigiri" (horse mackerel, sardine, cured mackerel), so I gave him my kanpyo roll from the set and ordered the "Hikari San Nigiri". The sardine was especially delicious, and the "Hikari San Nigiri" was around 270 yen, so I highly recommend trying it! My companion also added eel and Pacific saury to his order. The total bill came to around 3,500 yen for the two of us. It was a great value for delicious sushi, and the staff were friendly and provided excellent service. We had a great time. Thank you very much! Itadakimasu!

I was looking for a place in Ikebukuro where I could quickly grab dinner before my evening appointment, and I stumbled upon this restaurant! It's right in front of the Tobu Tojo Line ticket gate, so the location is perfect! The interior had mostly older customers. I visited at night and ordered a random selection from the à la carte menu. In a hurry, I chose the standard 10-piece sushi set. At the standing counter, the sushi chef prepared it right in front of me. Unlike high-end restaurants where each piece is served individually, here they quickly placed about 8 pieces in front of me. The taste was delicious! I didn't have much time to think and finished eating quickly in about 5 minutes. If you like fast-paced dining, this standing sushi restaurant is perfect for you.

【Too easy to get in and already a regular customer?】Once you set foot in Ikebukuro, you suddenly crave sushi, thanks to Sushi Tsunen, right? It's so easy to enter, and the variety of toppings is great. Despite being in a bustling area near the ticket gates, you are drawn in as if by a vacuum! I feel like I'm already a regular customer because it's so easy to get in! The three pieces of shining tuna just melt in your mouth, it's so delicious. The fatty tuna just melts in your mouth, it's that delicious. The rice here is slightly sweet and refreshing, which I like. Even if you come with two people, there is a table (only one, though), so you can relax.

During my afternoon break, I enjoyed some standing sushi for lunch. The small restaurant had a sushi chef and three staff members, with two people working in the dining area. The three-piece sushi set was a great deal and delicious! It was easy to enter the standing sushi restaurant, and the turnover rate of customers was high. There was a wide range of customers, from young people to the elderly.

I stopped by this standing sushi bar located right in front of the ticket gate at Ikebukuro Station on the Tobu Tojo Line. I was feeling a bit peckish before heading home on the train, so I grabbed a quick bite to eat there. I really liked it. The interior of the shop is all standing counter tables. I had a draft beer and enjoyed some sushi quickly before saying, "Alright, check please!" It was a casual and friendly atmosphere. And it's cheap too! (Please refer to the image) After leaving the shop, I passed through the ticket gate and hopped on the train to head home. It was a satisfying meal.